Essential Sewing Tools and Their Uses

 
 
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Scissors
  
      Tape Measure
 
 Loop Turner
 Shears
  
                    Yard Stick
  
 Point Turner
Pinking Shears
  
      Hem Gauge
  
 Glue Stick
Pins
   
      Seam Gauge
  
 Basting Tape
Pin Cushion
  
      Seam Ripper
  
 Fusible Web
Magnetic Pin
  
     Tracing Wheel
 
 Bobbin
Machine Needle
 
     Tracing Paper
  
 Thimble
Hand Sewing Needles
 
     Tailor's Chalk
  
 Sewing Thread
Needle Threader  
 
     Fabric marking
Liquid Seam Sealant
Dissolvable Basting Thread
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SHEARS
:  
Shears
 
are used to cut fabric and should never be used on
paper. The handles are different sizes so they will fit your hand
.
 
 
SCISSORS
: Scissors 
have shorter blades than shears and the handles
have small, match­ing holes. They are used to trim seams, clip curves,
and open button holes.
 
PINKING AND SCALLOPING SHEARS
: Pinking shears 
make zigzag-
shaped cuts and 
scalloping shears 
make scalloped cuts. These shears
are used to finish raw edges.
 
 
 
 
Pins. 
Pins hold patterns on fabric during cutting and marking. They
also temporarily hold layers of fabric together. For easy handling, use
plastic- or glass-headed dressmaker pins. For knit fabrics, try ballpoint
pins, which have rounded points that slide easily between fibbers
rather than piercing them. Silk pins are finer pins used for delicate
fabrics or easier inser­tion. T-pins are heavier and are used for pinning
heavy fabrics and craft projects
.
A 
pincushion 
stores pins so you can grab them one at a time. An
emery bag 
is often attached to a pincush­ion. It is used to sharpen pins
and needles by repeatedly jabbing them into the bag.
 
 
 
 
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 Needles.  
A wide variety of needles are avail­able. For instance,
there are special needles for embroidery, leather work, beading,
and darning. The needle you select will depend on the task, size
of thread, and the fabric being used. Generally, finer threads and
delicate fabrics require sharper, more slender needles. Some
types of needles come in a range of sizes. The smaller the size,
the thicker and longer the needle will be. Select an assorted
package of needles so you will have a variety of sizes available for
dif­ferent sewing tasks.
Sharps 
are used for all-purpose sewing. They are medium length
with small, rounded eyes.
Ballpoint needles 
are for all-purpose sewing on knits. They
have a special rounded tip that enables the needle to slide
between threads rather than piercing them.
Betweens 
are short needles with small, rounded eyes. They are
used for handwork and quilting.
Needle threader
 
is a small disk with a loop of wire attached.
The wire loop is inserted through the eye of the needle. Thread is
passed through the loop. The thread is drawn through the eye of
the needle when the threader is pulled back out of the eye.
 
.
 
 
 A 
thimble 
helps protect the mid­dle finger while guiding a needle,
especially through dense or heavy fabric. Plastic and metal thimbles
are available in sizes 6 to 12. Some animal skin thimbles are "one size
fits all." Select a size that gives you a snug fit.
 
.
 
TAPE MEASURE
:  
A 
tape measure 
is made from fabric or flexible
fiberglass. It is used to take body measurements and measure fabric
and pattern pieces. Tapes should be sturdy and nonstretch.
 
 
 
YARDSTICK
:  
As the name implies, a 
yardstick 
is one yard in length. It can be used
for mea­suring skirt hems and other tasks that require a long, rigid measuring tool.
 
 
SEAM GAUGE
: A 
seam gauge 
is a ruler with an adjustable marker for
measuring seam allowances and hems.
 
 
HEM GAUGE
: A 
hem gauge 
is a multipur­pose measuring tool. It has a
curved hem­shaped side that is used to mark standard hem depths. It
also has a straight side that is used 
like 
a 
ruler.
 
 
 
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TRACING PAPER AND WHEEL
: Tracing paper 
is coated paper that
comes in an assortment of colors. It is available either in color that must
be washed out of the fabric or that will disappear on its own.
 
Working on
a hard flat surface, slide the paper under the pattern and between the
layers of fabric. The colored side of the paper will be toward the wrong
side of the fabric. Gently run the 
tracing (marking) wheel 
along pattern
markings. Use the wheel with a serrated edge to mark firmly woven,
medium to heavyweight fabrics. Use the smooth edge wheel to mark
delicate, lightweight fabrics.
 
 
 
 
TAILORS CHALK
: 
Chalk 
takes many forms, including pencil, powder,
and small pieces. It is available in a limited number of colors. Choose a
color that will be visible on your fabric. Make chalk marks directly on
your fabric.
 
 
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QUESTION TIME!
 
 
THINK ABOUT THE SEWINGTOOLS!!!
 
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DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
 
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Scissors, shears, pins, needles, and other sewing tools play vital roles in the craft of sewing. Learn about the differences between scissors and shears, the various types of needles for different sewing tasks, and the importance of pins in holding fabric together. This comprehensive guide covers essential sewing tools and their specific uses.


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  2. Scissors Shears Pinking Shears Pins Pin Cushion Magnetic Pin Machine Needle Hand Sewing Needles Tailor's Chalk Needle Threader Liquid Seam Sealant Dissolvable Basting Thread Yard Stick Hem Gauge Seam Gauge Seam Ripper Tracing Wheel Tracing Paper Tape Measure Loop Turner Point Turner Glue Stick Basting Tape Fusible Web Bobbin Thimble Sewing Thread Fabric marking

  3. Scissors. Scissors have shorter blades than shears and the handles have small, matching holes. They are used to trim seams, clip curves, and open buttonholes. Shears. Shears are used to cut fabric and should never be used on paper. The handles are different sizes so they will fit your hand. Pinking shears or scalloping shears. Pinking shears make zigzag-shaped cuts and scalloping shears make scalloped cuts. These shears are used to finish raw edges.

  4. . SHEARS: Shearsare used to cut fabric and should never be used on paper. The handles are different sizes so they will fit your hand. SCISSORS: Scissors have shorter blades than shears and the handles have small, matching holes. They are used to trim seams, clip curves, and open button holes. PINKING AND SCALLOPING SHEARS: Pinking shears make zigzag- shaped cuts and scalloping shears make scalloped cuts. These shears are used to finish raw edges.

  5. . Pins. Pins hold patterns on fabric during cutting and marking. They also temporarily hold layers of fabric together. For easy handling, use plastic- or glass-headed dressmaker pins. For knit fabrics, try ballpoint pins, which have rounded points that slide easily between fibbers rather than piercing them. Silk pins are finer pins used for delicate fabrics or easier insertion. T-pins are heavier and are used for pinning heavy fabrics and craft projects. A pincushion stores pins so you can grab them one at a time. An emery bag is often attached to a pincushion. It is used to sharpen pins and needles by repeatedly jabbing them into the bag.

  6. . Needles. A wide variety of needles are available. For instance, there are special needles for embroidery, leather work, beading, and darning. The needle you select will depend on the task, size of thread, and the fabric being used. Generally, finer threads and delicate fabrics require sharper, more slender needles. Some types of needles come in a range of sizes. The smaller the size, the thicker and longer the needle will be. Select an assorted package of needles so you will have a variety of sizes available for different sewing tasks. Sharps are used for all-purpose sewing. They are medium length with small, rounded eyes. Ballpoint needles are for all-purpose sewing on knits. They have a special rounded tip that enables the needle to slide between threads rather than piercing them. Betweens are short needles with small, rounded eyes. They are used for handwork and quilting. Needle threaderis a small disk with a loop of wire attached. The wire loop is inserted through the eye of the needle. Thread is passed through the loop. The thread is drawn through the eye of the needle when the threader is pulled back out of the eye.

  7. . A thimble helps protect the middle finger while guiding a needle, especially through dense or heavy fabric. Plastic and metal thimbles are available in sizes 6 to 12. Some animal skin thimbles are "one size fits all." Select a size that gives you a snug fit.

  8. . TAPE MEASURE: A tape measure is made from fabric or flexible fiberglass. It is used to take body measurements and measure fabric and pattern pieces. Tapes should be sturdy and nonstretch. YARDSTICK: As the name implies, a yardstick is one yard in length. It can be used for measuring skirt hems and other tasks that require a long, rigid measuring tool. SEAM GAUGE: A seam gauge is a ruler with an adjustable marker for measuring seam allowances and hems. HEM GAUGE: A hem gauge is a multipurpose measuring tool. It has a curved hemshaped side that is used to mark standard hem depths. It also has a straight side that is used like a ruler.

  9. . TRACING PAPER AND WHEEL: Tracing paper is coated paper that comes in an assortment of colors. It is available either in color that must be washed out of the fabric or that will disappear on its own. Working on a hard flat surface, slide the paper under the pattern and between the layers of fabric. The colored side of the paper will be toward the wrong side of the fabric. Gently run the tracing (marking) wheel along pattern markings. Use the wheel with a serrated edge to mark firmly woven, medium to heavyweight fabrics. Use the smooth edge wheel to mark delicate, lightweight fabrics. TAILORS CHALK: Chalk takes many forms, including pencil, powder, and small pieces. It is available in a limited number of colors. Choose a color that will be visible on your fabric. Make chalk marks directly on your fabric.

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